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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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